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04-15-2011 11:12 AM

Hwyhogg

Yep, got some of those clips in different sizes...guess I'll drill holes and bolt them on....with my luck, screws would gouge me when I'm under there for other work

04-15-2011 04:48 AM

horvath

My pleasure, Brother.

PS: When I get the time, I plan on replacing the vinyl fuel line clamps with these neoprene cushioned aluminum clamps:

I ran my 3/8" steel fuel line on the inside of the frame rail ... then I slid foam rubber insulation over it, sold at Home Depot for 1/2" water pipes (4 4-foot lengths for 2 bucks!) ... and secured the fuel line at both ends only, using vinyl clips screwed to the frame and a couple of vinyl ties in the center areas.

It worked out really great! The foam rubber is really thick and covers the fuel line the entire length of my frame rail.

PS: I taped the end of the fuel line before sliding it through the frame rail to be sure I didn't scoop any dirt into it.

Alan

04-14-2011 11:59 AM

Hwyhogg

Horvath,
do you have any pics of the fuel line installed? What type of clamps did you use along the frame? I'll be doing this soon on my truck. thanks,
James

04-02-2011 11:55 AM

35terraplane

fuel pump and fuel line

Quote:

Originally Posted by horvath

Bob: Forgive me, but I don't even know what a ball valve is. I want to add this filter though, so I'm just gonna be sure to keep the lines that go in and out of the filter *above* the fuel level of the tank.

66GMC: Thanks for the info about the armored steel tubing.

Alan

Alan, It's just a type of shutoff, they are called a ball valve because there is a ball inside. the handle goes on to a threaded rod that's into the ball, so you can turn it. This ball has a hole drilled through it to line up with both ends when the handle is opened. turn the handle 90* and the ball will block both ends. If I were you I would put one in, better to be safe than sorry.

Like I said in another post you can also put it by the wheel opening, to shut off when you go out of town.

Bob

04-02-2011 10:49 AM

66GMC

Quote:

Originally Posted by horvath

Bob: Forgive me, but I don't even know what a ball valve is.
...
Alan

You'll probably want a 3/8" one.

04-02-2011 08:49 AM

horvath

Bob: Forgive me, but I don't even know what a ball valve is. I want to add this filter though, so I'm just gonna be sure to keep the lines that go in and out of the filter *above* the fuel level of the tank.

66GMC: Thanks for the info about the armored steel tubing.

Alan

04-02-2011 03:26 AM

35terraplane

fuel pump fuel line

Quote:

Originally Posted by horvath

Thanks to everyone.

I ran the fuel line inside the frame rail and then ran about 9 feet of 1/2-inch plumbing insulation (the black foam stuff) over the fuel line. Nice protection!

I also installed the new fuel pump and everything went very well. No leaks. Job well done, I'm happy to say!

Is that the correct type of filter for me to use (before the fuel pump)?

Alan

Alan you can use that filter, again if it is going to be on the frame or below the tank you will either have to put a ball valve, or shut off on the line between tank and filter, unless you want to take a gas bath.

Bob

04-01-2011 11:09 PM

66GMC

I like using armored steel tubing.

The spring wrapping protects the steel line from abrasion, and also makes bending it much easier, as the spring stops the tubing from kinking.

You can buy this tubing in 6" to 72" lengths from Papco-Paulin ... and I am sure many other manufacturers as well.

Here is a link to a PDF catalog that contains many different products ... including some nylon tubing solutions.

Is that the correct type of filter for me to use (before the fuel pump)?

Alan

03-30-2011 09:47 AM

lakeroadster

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03-30-2011 03:13 AM

horvath

HalleluYah!
I'm good to go!

THANKS.

Alan

03-29-2011 11:02 PM

35terraplane

fuel pump and fuel line

Quote:

Originally Posted by horvath

I just flared the tubing effortlessly, by skipping the first part that makes the tubing bell shaped and going right to the anvil (step 2).

The tubing didn't slip and the anvil flared the end nicely.

Could I do it that way? Or does it have to be folded over, using both steps of getting the bell shape first and then flaring that?

Alan

Alan, you are good, Like Overdriv said you only need that single flare. Brake lines you need the double. just check each one after you get gas in it to make sure it's not leaking a little and you should be good to go.

as far as outside tapered that is for a solid rod to deburr it just forget that as it was an example.

Bob

03-29-2011 09:46 PM

Overdriv

You don't need to double flare anything except brake lines. Deburr the inside of the tube before you try to flare. The tubing clamp needs to be tightened down till there is no gap between the two halves.

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